Australian Citizenship Test practice test 12
20 questions, no clock, with the answer explained as you go. Use the timed exams when you want to know if you are ready. Includes all 5 Australian Values questions. Every one must be correct.
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1.What should you do when the police make a lawful request?
- AAsk a court to review it first
- BObey it
- CIgnore it unless it is in writing
- DRefer it to a lawyer first
The lawful actions of the police should be supported, and you should obey a lawful request from the police. (Mutual respect and tolerance for others)
2.What separates Tasmania from the mainland?
- AThe Great Australian Bight
- BThe Bass Strait
- CThe Torres Strait
- DThe Southern Ocean
Tasmania is the smallest state, separated from the mainland by the Bass Strait. (The states)
3.What is Australia’s national police force called?
- AThe National Police Service
- BThe Australian Federal Police
- CThe Commonwealth Constabulary
- DThe Australian Security Police
Australia has a national police force called the Australian Federal Police. (The police)
4.What right does every person have in an Australian court?
- AThe right to be represented by a lawyer
- BThe right to a retrial on request
- CThe right to choose the judge
- DThe right to refuse to attend
Every person has the right to be represented by a lawyer in court. (The courts, judges and juries)
5.Where did the Anzacs land on 25 April 1915?
- ANormandy, in France
- BTobruk, in Libya
- CKokoda, in Papua New Guinea
- DGallipoli, in Türkiye
The Anzacs landed at Gallipoli in Türkiye during World War I on 25 April 1915. (Anzac Day)
6.What do Australians believe in above all when people disagree?
- AThe right to refuse to discuss the matter
- BThe right to be safe and free from violence and intimidation
- CThe right to be proved correct
- DThe right to appeal to the Governor-General
Australians believe in peaceful disagreement and in the right to be safe and free from violence and intimidation. (Mutual respect and tolerance for others)
7.To which new colony were the first convicts transported?
- ASouth Australia
- BQueensland
- CNew South Wales
- DVictoria
The British Government decided to transport convicts to the new colony of New South Wales. (Early days of European settlement)
8.On what date is Anzac Day commemorated?
- A25 April
- B11 November
- C26 January
- D1 January
Anzac Day is commemorated on 25 April each year. (Anzac Day)
9.The Melbourne Cricket Ground and the 12 Apostles are icons of which state?
- AVictoria
- BSouth Australia
- CNew South Wales
- DQueensland
Victoria's icons include the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the 12 Apostles and the Royal Exhibition Building. (The states)
10.What is a limit on freedom of speech in Australia?
- APeaceful protest requires a permit from the police
- BCriticising the government is not permitted at all
- CIt is never acceptable to promote violence against another person or group
- DNewspapers may not comment on elections or parties
It is never acceptable to promote violence against another person or group of people. (Freedom of speech and freedom of association as values)
11.What is not acceptable in Australian society?
- AFollowing a minority religion
- BAttending religious services
- CChoosing not to follow a religion
- DReligious intolerance
Religious intolerance is not acceptable in Australian society. (Freedom of religion as a value)
12.Which other flags are officially recognised in Australia?
- AThe flags of the Commonwealth of Nations
- BThe flags of New Zealand and Papua New Guinea
- CThe Australian Aboriginal Flag and the Torres Strait Islander Flag
- DThe flags of the United Kingdom and Ireland
The Australian Aboriginal Flag and the Torres Strait Islander Flag are also officially recognised. (The Australian National Flag)
13.Can a person in Australia be forced to join an organisation?
- ANo, people can decide not to join and cannot be forced
- BYes, if it is a registered trade union
- CYes, if their employer requires it
- DYes, if it is a political party
People can decide not to join an organisation and cannot be forced into doing so. (Freedom of association and freedom of religion)
14.Which of these is a privilege of Australian citizenship?
- APay less tax than other residents
- BRefuse jury service
- CIgnore the laws of other countries
- DApply for an Australian passport
As an Australian citizen you can apply for an Australian passport and re-enter Australia freely. (Privileges of Australian citizenship)
15.What does Australian law say about the rights of men and women?
- AEqual rights apply only to citizens
- BMen and women have equal rights in Australia
- CMen have priority in employment disputes
- DRights differ between states and territories
Men and women have equal rights in Australia. (Equality of all people under the law)
16.When did a wave of non-British migration come to Australia?
- ABefore the arrival of the First Fleet
- BDuring the gold rush of 1851
- CAfter World War II
- DImmediately after federation in 1901
A wave of non-British migration came after World War II, when millions of people in Europe had to leave their homelands. (The nation of Australia)
17.Who appoints the Governor-General?
- AThe King of Australia, on the advice of the Prime Minister
- BThe Australian Parliament, by a vote of both Houses
- CThe High Court of Australia, on the Chief Justice’s advice
- DThe governors of the six states, acting jointly
The King of Australia appoints the Governor-General as his representative in Australia, on advice from the Australian Prime Minister. (The Head of State and constitutional monarchy)
18.Under a ‘fair go’, what should determine what someone achieves in life?
- ATheir length of residence
- BTheir talents, work and effort
- CTheir wealth and background
- DTheir religion
A 'fair go' means what someone achieves in life should be the result of their talents, work and effort rather than their wealth or background. (Equality of opportunity and a fair go)
19.Where did Australia’s early free settlers come from?
- AGreece and Türkiye
- BGermany and Italy
- CGreat Britain and Ireland
- DChina and Vietnam
Early free settlers came from Great Britain and Ireland. (Early days of European settlement)
20.What is required for a referendum to change the Constitution?
- AA simple national majority
- BUnanimous agreement of the states
- CA double majority
- DA two-thirds majority in parliament
A double majority means a majority of voters in a majority of states and a majority of voters across the nation. (The Australian Constitution)